Gaining a Parrot’s Trust: The Predator-Prey Dynamic
About this episode
The episode discusses how understanding the predator-prey dynamic can help build trust with parrots.
Alexis Highland and Avery Voress discuss a core truth of parrot behavior: parrots are prey animals, and humans are predators. In this episode, they unpack how that instinct shapes trust, handling, fear, and everyday behavior. From freezing and flying away to screaming and biting, many behaviors people label as “negative” are actually survival communication. This conversation explores how we can better understand our parrots, reduce fear and conflict, and build trust through safety, choice, pr...
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